US Bridges

Edwards Street over Central New England RR

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 350 (n) of Int Myrtle ST · Structure no. 03991

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2021 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Edwards Street over Central New England RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edwards Street over Central New England RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 113 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,903 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEdwards Street
CrossesCentral New England RR
Location350 (n) of Int Myrtle ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.77213, -72.68299
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic4,903 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Edwards Street over Central New England RR built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Edwards Street over Central New England RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Edwards Street over Central New England RR carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Edwards Street over Central New England RR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards Street over Central New England RR?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.